THE former head of MI6, has died at the age of 62 after being treated for cancer.
Sir Alex Younger, led the Secret Intelligence Service, the agency also known as MI6, between 2014 and 2020.
Sir Keir Starmer has led tributes to the former head’s “utmost dedication” to protecting the country.
The Prime Minister said: “I was saddened to learn of the news of the death of Sir Alex Younger.
“Sir Alex Younger led an exemplary life and career, ultimately serving as chief of the Secret Intelligence Service from 2014 to 2020.
“He will be remembered by the many ministers, colleagues, friends, and family for his utmost dedication to British public life and protecting our nation. My thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.”
Sir Alex joined MI6 in 1991 after a stint as captain of the Scots Guards.
He began his career in the secret service with operational intelligence duties in Europe and the Middle East.
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